Youth Orchestra

Bella Rader

Lindbergh High School

Bella Rader is a Junior at Lindbergh High School, and is currently enrolled as a full-time bassoonist for the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. This is her first year! Previously, she participated in both Webster University’s Concert (2022-2024) and Symphonic (2024-2025) Youth Orchestras. Through YPSO she was granted the opportunity to play at Carnegie Hall, in New York.  

Rader has been playing bassoon since 2021 at Truman Middle School and has loved playing it ever since. Now, in 2025 she participates in Lindbergh’s Symphonic Band and will be helping with the marching band as well. 

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